GSR block- B16 head

[GeniusB16A]

I was thinking about going down this route since my old b16 block got messed up and was wondering what were the pros/cons? And if there are any problems w/ this swap..Also, I was looking a a CTR header andwanted to know if it would fit.
thanks for the help

BTW it's in a 91 hatch

[GeniusB16A]

c'mon .............

[crx91]

yes it will work.the b16b and b16a are the same heads to a point the ctr has better internals in the head.thats a good set up.maybe you should get some ctr pistons well your at it.youll be happy.

[mellowboy]

GOOD SET UP! And cheap! When i owned my rex i had complete b16a swap. My boy was sellin me his ITR short block with ctr pistons. All i did was switched blocks and slapped my b16a head on it. Trust me you'll love it. MORE torque and i bet you can hit low 14s or high 13s with that set up. You have everything you need. Just find yourself a bare block if you're interested in buildin it from scratch or get yourself a complete block?

[mellowboy]

Originally Posted by crx91

yes it will work.the b16b and b16a are the same heads to a point the ctr has better internals in the head.

Its actually bit more than that. CTR head is mildy port and polished. He wasn't talkin about the head, he was talkin about the block

[crx91]

yeah i know that, but didnt add that on.oh well. try this, b16b head and b20 block. then you'll be happy.

[mellowboy]

B20 vtec requires more work and needs to be built right. He basically have everything he needs to just transfer the parts to the 1.8 gsr/type r short block. He'll notice a big difference and definitely be happy with it

[crx91]

just saying.theres all kinds of good set ups.gsr block 1000 bucks a b20 way less. i guess its cheap for me cuz of the hook ups. but work with you got man. at the end it will have more power and torque than your oll b16.

[mellowboy]

U can find a complete gsr short block for around 550-800 on www.thepartstrader.com or www.hondaclassifieds.com

[crx91]

i hope he can pick it up.cuz shipping for that thing will prolly cost as much as the motor. maybe a recycler around his area might help.

[mellowboy]

It should only cost 150 at the most.

[SiZ]

Originally Posted by crx91

just saying.theres all kinds of good set ups.gsr block 1000 bucks a b20 way less.

I don't get it.. What are you doing?! He asked about GSR block and B16 head, not how many different setups he can try.
A used GSR block is always going to be cheaper than the CRV block.. Why wouldn't it be? People who talk like B20s are cheaper than B18s are fooling themselves into thinking that everyone and their dogs don't want 2L Honda powah.

yeah i know that, but didnt add that on.oh well. try this, b16b head and b20 block

What?! This is completley different from the setup he was asking about. This one wouldn't even make sense. Let me put it together for you..
Why if you "know" that the CTR head is the same as the B16A head would you recommend he spends probably 4X as much money than he needs when he could pick up an old B16 head for nice and cheap and throw some used ITR cams in it for cheap cheap cheap.
Port and polish on Honda heads isn't doing much unless you have a pretty major build because Honda makes very efficient heads.



Back on topic, a friend of mine has GSR block, B16 head, PR3 pistons, ITR intake manifold, ITR header and an exhaust and runs 13.3 with a full interior on DOT approved tires in a full interior CRX.

[mellowboy]

Damn Siz i was wondering when u gonna reply to this thread!

[crx91]

ok. thats cool. pr3 pistons.now are you talkin about all the pr3 heads. cuz the b16b and b18c are both pr3 and have diff commp. my lights are dot approved and what. that set up will not get you 13.3. sorry dog, its called physics. type r is better than stock but not better than after market. type r is a badge not a product.

[TheSilentChamber]

type R is only a badge on ricers